Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was back at practice today after missing yesterday with a knee injury. Head Coach Sean Payton told reporters earlier today that Thomas’ injury was not significant. New Orleans hosts the Chicago Bears this Sunday.

During his call-in radio show last night, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron said quarterback Danny Etling has very sore ribs and a bad ankle. But Etling says the pain he’s experiencing is nothing like last year, when he lost feeling in his foot and needed back surgery. Etling said today he’s fine.

No Anthony Davis tonight for the Pelicans who are at Sacramento. Davis injured his knee in Tuesday night’s loss to Portland. All eyes will be on DeMarcus Cousins who was traded by the Kings to New Orleans last year. The Pels have also signed veteran forward Josh Smith. Last season, Smith played in China and averaged nearly 19 points and 11 rebounds a game. Tip off tonight is at 9:30 and the game is on TNT.

ULM will look to snap a two-game losing streak this Saturday when they visit Idaho. Warhawks Coach Matt Viator says despite the losses he’s excited about how is team is competing…
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The Warhawks are a three-point underdog against the Vandals.

Louisiana Tech will look to snap a two game losing streak this Saturday when they travel to Houston to play Rice. Bulldogs Head Coach Skip Holtz…
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Tech is a 13 point favorite to beat the Owls on Saturday.